5. Application overview

In this section:

5.1. Screenshots (click to enlarge)

Device list

LOCAL - This page shows all the Victron products that have been discovered by your phone, and to which a connection can be made. Click on the desired product.

VRM - This page will show a GX product if it is connected to your VRM account.

Battery Monitor pages:

Clicking on 'Battery Monitor' will show the current state of charge, and allows you to toggle between screens showing more detailed information concerning the current battery STATUS, and HISTORY data.

To access 'Settings' click on the cog icon at the top right of the screen.

From 'Settings' you can change the data concerning your battery storage; set alarms and relays; change charging parameters; tailor the appearance and quantity of data displayed and set up or join an existing VE.Smart network.

Solar Charge Controller pages

Clicking on your Solar Charge Controller product allows you to view the current charging status.

To access 'Settings' click on the cog icon at the top right of the screen.

'Settings' will allow access to the extensive range of functions available on your solar charge controller, including programming the charge settings; initiating relays which are triggered by solar time, or by voltage parameters; together with comprehensive historical analysis.

For a full explanation of the Solar Charge Controller options follow this link.

Inverter pages

Clicking on the Inverter allows you to view dynamic data such as power-draw of connected loads; a power bar will show how hard your inverter is working, and you will find information such as battery voltage, etc.

To access 'Settings' click on the cog icon at the top right of the screen.

'Settings' will allow you to set output voltages/frequency; set low voltage shut-downs, and restarts - together with their alarms; set a dynamic cut-off - based on load; together with other settings about which more information can be found here.

Blue Smart IP65 charger pages

The Blue Smart IP65 battery charger comes with Bluetooth already built-in. When the Blue Smart charger is powered-up it will be discoverable using the VictronConnect app on your phone. (Except Windows PC - See 3.1 Windows PC, above).

The 'home' page shows information about the battery voltage, charge current, and where your battery is in the charging cycle.

To access 'Settings' click on the cog icon at the top right of the screen.

Lithium Batteries Smart

Lithium Batteries Smart have Bluetooth built-in. Clicking on the Lithium battery from the Device list will allow you to view live data about the battery status, voltage, and temperature. You will also see the voltage of each cell - which is an essential guide to battery health.

To access 'Settings' click on the cog icon at the top right of the screen.

From 'Settings' you can change discharge and temperature parameters.

Peak Power Pack

Windows

Here is a VictronConnect app screenshot from a PC using a version of the Microsoft Windows operating system showing information from an MPPT.

macOS

Here is a VictronConnect app screenshot from a PC running the Mac Operating System showing information from an MPPT.

5.2. Videos

Blue Smart IP65 Charger

This video will show you how to download the VictronConnect App onto a smartphone (in the video we use an iPhone). It will also show you how to use the app to view information and control the settings of a Blue Smart IP65 charger.

BlueSolar MPPT

This video will show you how to download the VictronConnect App onto a smartphone (in the video we use an iPhone). It will also show you how to use the app to view Live Data and historical information from your Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller. A full description of all the settings available on our Solar Charge Controllers can be found on this page.

5.3. How to assign a custom name to your products

It is possible to change the name of your Victron product to make identification easier. This is especially useful if you have multiple products, such as 3 MPPTs and 2 BMVs.

First, complete your connection to the device whose name you want to customise
Go to the Product info page by clicking on the cog icon at the top right and from there click on the icon with the three vertical dots at the top right to get to the Product page
Go to the Custom name option and select Edit to enter your custom name
Press OK to finish.
Repeat this process for each product whose name you want to change

For other products you'll find the button on the upper right, which takes you straight to the Product info page.

Please also watch this video for more details:

5.4. How to disable and re-enable Bluetooth

All our products that have Bluetooth built-in, have a feature that allows disabling Bluetooth. Typically the reason for doing so is security, even though the Bluetooth connection is protected by a PIN code, there is nothing more secure than disabling it.

In most cases, it's also possible to re-enable Bluetooth after disabling. For example by using a VE.Direct cable.

There are, however, a few exceptions:

Once Bluetooth is disabled on these products, it is disabled permanently and is irreversible.

Finding the Bluetooth menu

First, complete your connection; then go to the Product info page by clicking the button on the upper right:

For some products, it will be the settings icon: . After opening that menu press , and click Product info.
For other products you'll find the button on the upper right, which takes you straight to the Product info page.

If the product has the feature that Bluetooth can be disabled, you will see the field “Bluetooth” with a switch button next to the text “Bluetooth enabled”. Toggle the switch to off, the button will turn from light-blue to grey and a dialogue will be displayed to confirm your action. If you choose to “Cancel” the change Bluetooth will remain on and the switch button and text will return the “Bluetooth enabled” position.

For some products, a Disable button is shown instead of a toggle switch.

How to re-enable Bluetooth

Warning

Warning: For Lithium Smart Batteries, Blue Smart IP67 Chargers and Orion Smart DC-DC Chargers: Bluetooth cannot be re-enabled! Once Bluetooth is disabled on these products, it is disabled permanently and is irreversible.

There are a few different ways to re-enable Bluetooth depending on your product, always check the manual of your product for more detailed instructions:

Re-enable Bluetooth using VE.Direct

Connect the product with a VE.Direct to USB cable to your phone and use VictronConnect to re-enable Bluetooth in the Product Info page (see here on how to reach the Product info page).

Re-enable Bluetooth using the MODE button on the product

Press and hold the MODE button on the product for 10 seconds will perform a Bluetooth reset. This means that the following actions will be executed:

Bluetooth will be re-enabled
The connected Bluetooth product will be disconnected
The PIN code is reset to its default value
The pairing information is cleared; this requires removing the product from the list of the paired devices as well.

Re-enable Bluetooth using a built-in web interface (EV Charging Station only)

Connect to the product via the built-in web interface and activate Bluetooth in the Networks menu.

Lithium Smart batteries